Governors Island Art Fair and Karlis Rekevics' Sculptural Practice Highlighted

The Second Annual Governors Island Art Fair opens September 5-27, 2020, running weekends from 11am to 6pm. Over 150 independent artists and galleries from around the world will display work across the island, accessible via a short ferry ride from Manhattan and Brooklyn. Meanwhile, artist Karlis Rekevics creates distinctive white plaster sculptures using molds of plywood, masonite, and blue foam, incorporating neon tubes or light bulbs into multi-part forms. His early-career work stands out for its intuitive amalgamation of anonymous objects, avoiding clear artistic parallels. At Sculpture Key West, artists faced challenging conditions like heat, wind, and rain to produce pieces within tight deadlines, with the resulting drama evident in their final outcomes. Christina Kee observed this process, noting the palpable impact of the logistical hurdles.